Title 29

PART 778

Part 778 - Overtime Compensation

PART 778 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION Authority:52 Stat. 1060, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq. Section 778.200 also issued under Pub. L. 106-202, 114 Stat. 308 (29 U.S.C. 207(e) and (h)). Source:33 FR 986, Jan. 26, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

29:3.1.1.2.39.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Considerations
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.1SECTION 778.0
   778.0 Introductory statement.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.2SECTION 778.1
   778.1 Introductory statement.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.3SECTION 778.2
   778.2 Coverage and exemptions not discussed.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.4SECTION 778.3
   778.3 Interpretations made, continued, and superseded by this part.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.5SECTION 778.4
   778.4 Reliance on interpretations.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.6SECTION 778.5
   778.5 Relation to other laws generally.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.7SECTION 778.6
   778.6 Effect of Davis-Bacon Act.
29:3.1.1.2.39.1.175.8SECTION 778.7
   778.7 Effect of Service Contract Act of 1965.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - The Overtime Pay Requirements
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175SUBJGRP 175
   Introductory
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.1SECTION 778.100
   778.100 The maximum-hours provisions.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.2SECTION 778.101
   778.101 Maximum nonovertime hours.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.3SECTION 778.102
   778.102 Application of overtime provisions generally.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.4SECTION 778.103
   778.103 The workweek as the basis for applying section 7(a).
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.5SECTION 778.104
   778.104 Each workweek stands alone.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.6SECTION 778.105
   778.105 Determining the workweek.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.175.7SECTION 778.106
   778.106 Time of payment.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176SUBJGRP 176
   Principles for Computing Overtime Pay Based on the “Regular Rate”
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.8SECTION 778.107
   778.107 General standard for overtime pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.9SECTION 778.108
   778.108 The “regular rate”.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.10SECTION 778.109
   778.109 The regular rate is an hourly rate.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.11SECTION 778.110
   778.110 Hourly rate employee.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.12SECTION 778.111
   778.111 Pieceworker.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.13SECTION 778.112
   778.112 Day rates and job rates.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.14SECTION 778.113
   778.113 Salaried employees - general.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.15SECTION 778.114
   778.114 Fluctuating Workweek Method of Computing Overtime.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.16SECTION 778.115
   778.115 Employees working at two or more rates.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.17SECTION 778.116
   778.116 Payments other than cash.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.18SECTION 778.117
   778.117 Commission payments - general.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.19SECTION 778.118
   778.118 Commission paid on a workweek basis.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.20SECTION 778.119
   778.119 Deferred commission payments - general rules.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.21SECTION 778.120
   778.120 Deferred commission payments not identifiable as earned in particular workweeks.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.22SECTION 778.121
   778.121 Commission payments - delayed credits and debits.
29:3.1.1.2.39.2.176.23SECTION 778.122
   778.122 Computation of overtime for commission employees on established basic rate.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Payments That May Be Excluded From the “Regular Rate”
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.177SUBJGRP 177
   The Statutory Provisions
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.177.1SECTION 778.200
   778.200 Provisions governing inclusion, exclusion, and crediting of particular payments.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178SUBJGRP 178
   Extra Compensation Paid for Overtime
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.2SECTION 778.201
   778.201 Overtime premiums - general.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.3SECTION 778.202
   778.202 Premium pay for hours in excess of a daily or weekly standard.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.4SECTION 778.203
   778.203 Premium pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays, and other “special days”.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.5SECTION 778.204
   778.204 “Clock pattern” premium pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.6SECTION 778.205
   778.205 Premiums for weekend and holiday work - example.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.7SECTION 778.206
   778.206 Premiums for work outside basic workday or workweek - examples.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.178.8SECTION 778.207
   778.207 Other types of contract premium pay distinguished.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179SUBJGRP 179
   Bonuses
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.9SECTION 778.208
   778.208 Inclusion and exclusion of bonuses in computing the “regular rate.”
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.10SECTION 778.209
   778.209 Method of inclusion of bonus in regular rate.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.11SECTION 778.210
   778.210 Percentage of total earnings as bonus.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.12SECTION 778.211
   778.211 Discretionary bonuses.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.13SECTION 778.212
   778.212 Gifts, Christmas and special occasion bonuses.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.14SECTION 778.213
   778.213 Profit-sharing, thrift, and savings plans.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.15SECTION 778.214
   778.214 Benefit plans; including profit-sharing plans or trusts providing similar benefits.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.179.16SECTION 778.215
   778.215 Conditions for exclusion of benefit-plan contributions under section 7(e)(4).
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180SUBJGRP 180
   Payments not for Hours Worked
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.17SECTION 778.216
   778.216 The provisions of section 7(e)(2) of the Act.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.18SECTION 778.217
   778.217 Reimbursement for expenses.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.19SECTION 778.218
   778.218 Pay for certain idle hours.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.20SECTION 778.219
   778.219 Pay for forgoing holidays and unused leave.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.21SECTION 778.220
   778.220 “Show-up” or “reporting” pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.22SECTION 778.221
   778.221 “Call-back” pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.23SECTION 778.222
   778.222 Other payments similar to “call-back” pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.24SECTION 778.223
   778.223 Pay for non-productive hours distinguished.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.180.25SECTION 778.224
   778.224 “Other similar payments”.
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.181SUBJGRP 181
   Talent Fees in the Radio and Television Industry
29:3.1.1.2.39.3.181.26SECTION 778.225
   778.225 Talent fees excludable under regulations.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Special Problems
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.182SUBJGRP 182
   Introductory
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.182.1SECTION 778.300
   778.300 Scope of subpart.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.183SUBJGRP 183
   Change in the Beginning of the Workweek
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.183.2SECTION 778.301
   778.301 Overlapping when change of workweek is made.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.183.3SECTION 778.302
   778.302 Computation of overtime due for overlapping workweeks.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.184SUBJGRP 184
   Additional Pay for Past Period
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.184.4SECTION 778.303
   778.303 Retroactive pay increases.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.185SUBJGRP 185
   How Deductions Affect the Regular Rate
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.185.5SECTION 778.304
   778.304 Amounts deducted from cash wages - general.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.185.6SECTION 778.305
   778.305 Computation where particular types of deductions are made.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.185.7SECTION 778.306
   778.306 Salary reductions in short workweeks.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.185.8SECTION 778.307
   778.307 Disciplinary deductions.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.186SUBJGRP 186
   Lump Sum Attributed to Overtime
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.186.9SECTION 778.308
   778.308 The overtime rate is an hourly rate.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.186.10SECTION 778.309
   778.309 Fixed sum for constant amount of overtime.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.186.11SECTION 778.310
   778.310 Fixed sum for varying amounts of overtime.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.186.12SECTION 778.311
   778.311 Flat rate for special job performed in overtime hours.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.187SUBJGRP 187
   “Task” Basis of Payment
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.187.13SECTION 778.312
   778.312 Pay for task without regard to actual hours.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.187.14SECTION 778.313
   778.313 Computing overtime pay under the Act for employees compensated on task basis.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.187.15SECTION 778.314
   778.314 Special situations.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.188SUBJGRP 188
   Effect of Failure To Count or Pay for Certain Working Hours
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.188.16SECTION 778.315
   778.315 Payment for all hours worked in overtime workweek is required.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.188.17SECTION 778.316
   778.316 Agreements or practices in conflict with statutory requirements are ineffective.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.188.18SECTION 778.317
   778.317 Agreements not to pay for certain nonovertime hours.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.188.19SECTION 778.318
   778.318 Productive and nonproductive hours of work.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.189SUBJGRP 189
   Effect of Paying for But Not Counting Certain Hours
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.189.20SECTION 778.319
   778.319 Paying for but not counting hours worked.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.189.21SECTION 778.320
   778.320 Hours that would not be hours worked if not paid for.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190SUBJGRP 190
   Reduction in Workweek Schedule With No Change in Pay
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.22SECTION 778.321
   778.321 Decrease in hours without decreasing pay - general.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.23SECTION 778.322
   778.322 Reducing the fixed workweek for which a salary is paid.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.24SECTION 778.323
   778.323 Effect if salary is for variable workweek.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.25SECTION 778.324
   778.324 Effect on hourly rate employees.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.26SECTION 778.325
   778.325 Effect on salary covering more than 40 hours' pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.27SECTION 778.326
   778.326 Reduction of regular overtime workweek without reduction of take-home pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.28SECTION 778.327
   778.327 Temporary or sporadic reduction in schedule.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.29SECTION 778.328
   778.328 Plan for gradual permanent reduction in schedule.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.190.30SECTION 778.329
   778.329 Alternating workweeks of different fixed lengths.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.191SUBJGRP 191
   Prizes as Bonuses
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.191.31SECTION 778.330
   778.330 Prizes or contest awards generally.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.191.32SECTION 778.331
   778.331 Awards for performance on the job.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.191.33SECTION 778.332
   778.332 Awards for activities not normally part of employee's job.
29:3.1.1.2.39.4.191.34SECTION 778.333
   778.333 Suggestion system awards.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Exceptions From the Regular Rate Principles
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.192SUBJGRP 192
   Computing Overtime Pay on an “Established” Rate
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.192.1SECTION 778.400
   778.400 The provisions of section 7(g)(3) of the Act.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.192.2SECTION 778.401
   778.401 Regulations issued under section 7(g)(3).
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193SUBJGRP 193
   Guaranteed Compensation Which Includes Overtime Pay
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.3SECTION 778.402
   778.402 The statutory exception provided by section 7(f) of the Act.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.4SECTION 778.403
   778.403 Constant pay for varying workweeks including overtime is not permitted except as specified in section 7(f).
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.5SECTION 778.404
   778.404 Purposes of exemption.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.6SECTION 778.405
   778.405 What types of employees are affected.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.7SECTION 778.406
   778.406 Nonovertime hours as well as overtime hours must be irregular if section 7(f) is to apply.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.8SECTION 778.407
   778.407 The nature of the section 7(f) contract.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.9SECTION 778.408
   778.408 The specified regular rate.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.10SECTION 778.409
   778.409 Provision for overtime pay.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.11SECTION 778.410
   778.410 The guaranty under section 7(f).
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.12SECTION 778.411
   778.411 Sixty-hour limit on pay guaranteed by contract.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.13SECTION 778.412
   778.412 Relationship between amount guaranteed and range of hours employee may be expected to work.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.14SECTION 778.413
   778.413 Guaranty must be based on rates specified in contract.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.193.15SECTION 778.414
   778.414 “Approval” of contracts under section 7(f).
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194SUBJGRP 194
   Computing Overtime Pay on the Rate Applicable to the Type of Work Performed in Overtime Hours (Secs. 7(g)(1) and (2))
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.16SECTION 778.415
   778.415 The statutory provisions.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.17SECTION 778.416
   778.416 Purpose of provisions.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.18SECTION 778.417
   778.417 General requirements of section 7(g).
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.19SECTION 778.418
   778.418 Pieceworkers.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.20SECTION 778.419
   778.419 Hourly workers employed at two or more jobs.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.21SECTION 778.420
   778.420 Combined hourly rates and piece rates.
29:3.1.1.2.39.5.194.22SECTION 778.421
   778.421 Offset hour for hour.
29:3.1.1.2.39.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Pay Plans Which Circumvent the Act
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.195SUBJGRP 195
   Devices To Evade the Overtime Requirements
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.195.1SECTION 778.500
   778.500 Artificial regular rates.
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.195.2SECTION 778.501
   778.501 The “split-day” plan.
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.196SUBJGRP 196
   Pseudo-Bonuses
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.196.3SECTION 778.502
   778.502 Artificially labeling part of the regular wages a “bonus”.
29:3.1.1.2.39.6.196.4SECTION 778.503
   778.503 Pseudo “percentage bonuses.”
29:3.1.1.2.39.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Miscellaneous
29:3.1.1.2.39.7.197.1SECTION 778.600
   778.600 Veterans' subsistence allowances.
29:3.1.1.2.39.7.197.2SECTION 778.601
   778.601 Special overtime provisions available for hospital and residential care establishments under section 7(j).
29:3.1.1.2.39.7.197.3SECTION 778.602
   778.602 Special overtime provisions under section 7(b).
29:3.1.1.2.39.7.197.4SECTION 778.603
   778.603 Special overtime provisions for certain employees receiving remedial education under section 7(q).